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S 1019119th CongressIntroduced
Rural Water System Disaster Preparedness and Assistance Act
Introduced: Oct 31, 2025
Agriculture & FoodEnvironment & ClimateInfrastructure
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to create a $20 million annual grant program through 2029, funding nonprofit organizations that provide technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems for disaster preparedness, response, and infrastructure resilience against natural or manmade emergencies.
Key Points
- 1Establishes a USDA-administered grant program authorizing $20 million yearly for nonprofits to deploy licensed personnel and equipment during water system disasters.
- 2Requires grantees to conduct vulnerability assessments, develop disaster action plans, and perform emergency repairs including water disinfection, leak detection, and pump restoration.
- 3Mandates 25% funding cap for emergency equipment while prioritizing disadvantaged communities lacking resources to address health-based water system deficiencies.
Impact Areas
Rural water and wastewater utilities nationwideNonprofit technical assistance organizationsDisadvantaged rural communities with critical infrastructure vulnerabilitiesState emergency management agencies and FEMA coordination networks
Generated by Legislative Analysis Specialist v3.1 on Oct 31, 2025